The pungent smell of manure that was spread on the neighbour’s field was very evident today, reminding us that we definitely live in a rural area. Our visitors from Moscow sent us an aerial view of the monastery taken on their drone. It shows part of the monastery from a different point of view with the konak in full view. It is easy to see how much it looks like a skete or dwelling on Mount Athos. I am pleased that we made the acquaintance of these delightful people and I hope that we can continue to be in contact with each other. Tomas and his bride to be Suneet came with her relatives to talk about their wedding that will take place in a month’s time. It sounds as if the church may not be able to accommodate all the people who will be present for the wedding and many will have to be on the lawn for the reception still, what matters most is the service itself and the joining in marriage of the young couple.